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6,586 Native American Ancestors still sit in boxes at Dear Relatives and Cultural Sovereignty Protectors, The Association on American Indian Affairs has called for accountability from Harvard University and its Peabody Museum to repatriate our Ancestors’ remains and cultural heritage that have been stolen from Native Nations and are protected under federal law. On January 28, Harvard President Lawrence S. Bacow apologized for the institution’s colonial collection practices, especially concerning the discovery of the remains of Black enslaved persons. He has created a committee to look into this, as well as Harvard’s obligations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. For Native Ancestors – the last thing we need is another academic committee. We demand that Harvard and its Peabody Museum follow the law! The Association has investigated Harvard Peabody’s practices and provided President Bacow with its understanding of Harvard’s failure to uphold its legal, ethical, and moral obligations to Native Nations and NAGPRA. You can read and sign on to our full letter to President Bacow here. Some of what the Association found:
The Association encourages you to join us in holding Harvard University and its Peabody Museum accountable. Make your voice heard by filling out this form. We also encourage you to voice your concerns on social media, tagging @Harvard and using the following hashtags: #HarvardFreeOurAncestors #HoldHarvardAccountable #DecolonizeHarvard #IvyLeagueDehumanization Thank you for your commitment to our vision of creating a world in which all Indigenous cultures are protected, respected, celebrated and thriving! –The Association on American Indian Affairs Other ways you can support the Association:Consider supporting our advocacy in Indian Country by making a charitable donation to the Association today or becoming a member for $35 a year! |
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